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Spurs reportedly want 29-goal Englishman NUFC sold for £300k to replace striker
Tottenham Hotspur are keen on Brentford striker Ivan Toney and have joined the race for his signature ahead of the summer transfer window, according to Football Insider. Spurs want another striker as they are not looking to sign loanee Carlos Vinicius permanently. The Benfica man has scored 10 goals and assisted three more in 22 games across all competitions, but he has not impressed Tottenham having scored just once in nine Premier League appearances. They want Toney next summer, and the pursuit of the Brentford star does not depend on Harry Kane’s future at the club. The 25-year-old has bagged 29 goals and weighed in with 10 assists in 43 Championship appearances this term. The former Newcastle United striker scored 40 goals in 76 League One games for Peterborough United in two seasons b...
Ex-Spurs star who dubbed Kane world’s best No9 reportedly favourite to replace Mourinho
According to Football Insider, Fulham manager Scott Parker has emerged as the favourite to become Tottenham Hotspur’s next manager in recent hours. The North Londoners have found getting a replacement for Jose Mourinho hard, with three of their targets turning them down within the space of a week. Ajax boss Erik ten Hag signed a contract extension with the Eredivisie side yesterday, while Leicester City’s Brendan Rodgers has insisted that he is not keen on the job. It would take around £70 million to recruit the Northern Irishman and his backroom staff, and that has also put Spurs off. RB Leipzig manager Julian Nagelsmann was top of Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy’s list, but the 33-year-old has since agreed to replace Hansi Flick at Bayern Munich at the end of the season. It appears that S...
Thomas Tuchel confirms double Chelsea injury blow, discusses Gilmour’s playing prospects
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has confirmed a double injury blow for the Blues ahead of the Premier League meeting against Fulham on Saturday. Mateo Kovacic has been absent for the past five games with a hamstring injury, and he has now suffered a setback in training before the London derby. Speaking in a press conference, Tuchel confirmed Kovacic’s absence and said that he could be doubtful for the second leg of the Champions League semi-final tie against Real Madrid. Rudiger also won’t feature against the Cottagers after picking up a knock in Madrid. However, Tuchel was optimistic about the centre-back’s availability for the return leg. He told Chelseafc.com: “Unfortunately, he’s still injured. He trained with us, but he’s still not fully confident. He felt something at the end of the tr...
Report shares why manager Spurs want because of Kane will consider the job, talks held
England manager Gareth Southgate is thought to be flattered by Tottenham Hotspur’s interest in him, according to Standard Sport. However, he would only consider the role if he is sacked by the England FA following a disappointing European Championship campaign. Southgate currently has no plans to walk away from the Three Lions job to manage Spurs, but that could change after this summer. Chairman Daniel Levy is reportedly considering the 50-year-old for the job due to his relationship with star striker Harry Kane. The England international has huge respect for Southgate, and appointing him could help Tottenham retain his services. Spurs have also been linked with RB Leipzig manager Julian Nagelsmann and Ajax’s Erik ten Hag, but the duo are no longer available for the job. The German h...
UCL-winning German boss reportedly interested in becoming Tottenham next manager
Bayern Munich manager Hansi Flick is thought to be interested in becoming Tottenham Hotspur’s next boss, despite being linked to the German national team job, according to The Telegraph. However, Spurs have not reciprocated the interest despite their desire to appoint a top-class replacement for Jose Mourinho. Their search has not gone smoothly to date, with Spurs chairman Daniel Levy thwarted in his attempts to replace the Portuguese. Levy wanted RB Leipzig manager Julian Nagelsmann to succeed Mourinho, but Bayern Munich pipped him to the 33-year-old. Spurs turned to Ajax Erik ten Hag, but the Eredivisie giants handed their manager a new contract until 2023 today. Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers is also on Levy’s radar, but it will potentially cost around £70 million to recruit t...
Man City reportedly join Klopp & European giants in the race for Leeds star
According to Sportitalia TV journalist Gianluigi Longari, Manchester City have joined Manchester United and Liverpool in the race for Leeds United winger Raphinha. Manchester City join the race for Leeds United winger #Raphinha. Manchester United and Liverpool still interested in him, confirmed. Nothing decided yet cause #LUFC want to keep him. #MUFC #LFC #MCFC @tvdellosport — Gianluigi Longari (@Glongari) April 30, 2021 The Brazilian attacking midfielder has hit the ground running since moving to Elland Road from Rennes last summer, and the Premier League bigwigs are keeping tabs on him. Sportslens View Raphinha has six goals and six assists in 26 league games for Leeds thus far, and he has been a huge miss for head coach Marcelo Bielsa’s side since getting injured. His last appearance ca...
Fabrizio Romano provides interesting update as Spurs are dealt Erik ten Hag blow
Tottenham Hotspur have been dealt a blow in their search for a new manager after Ajax decided to offer Erik ten Hag a new deal. His home? Amsterdam… ❌❌❌ +1 for Erik ten Hag ➥ 2023 — AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) April 30, 2021 Spurs were in talks with the Eredivisie boss and he had emerged top of chairman Daniel Levy’s list after Bayern Munich pipped him to RB Leipzig manager Julian Nagelsmann. The North Londoners will now have to turn their attention elsewhere as they look for Jose Mourinho’s replacement, and Sky Sports journalist and Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on their search: Ten Hag has extended his contract with Ajax – he has *not* turned down Tottenham.#THFC board decided to take a step back after talking with ten Hag in the last 48 hour...
SL View: PIF’s latest admission could ultimately end NUFC takeover hopes
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund have not done their chances of buying Newcastle United any favours after inadvertently admitting that chairman Mohammed Bin Salman owns the consortium. The Premier League did not approve their plan to buy Newcastle in a £300 million deal last year, insisting that Saudi Arabia was hiding behind PIF to take over the club. The Saudis have been found guilty of broadcast piracy, while Bin Salman has been found guilty of approving the murder of exiled Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018. Newcastle owner Mike Ashley is awaiting the decision of an arbitration court case that focuses on Saudi State control of PIF. The Magpies’ chances of winning the litigation were dealt a huge blow after Sportsmail revealed that Saudi’s Crown had urged UK Prime Minister B...
‘I will try & take it’ – West Ham target admits he’ll leave his club ‘if that opportunity comes’
Brighton and Hove Albion defender Solly March has admitted that he is open to leaving his club if the chance to join a bigger club comes calling. The news could come as a huge transfer boost for West Ham United, who were linked with the 26-year-old last September and reportedly opened negotiations with the Seagulls over a potential transfer. However, that move did not work out and March remained at Brighton, featuring in their opening 21 Premier League fixtures of the campaign and weighing in with two goals and an assist. “I’ve never been close to leaving the club,” the Brighton wing-back told The Set Pieces. “But there are always aspirations to play for as big a club as you can. No disrespect to Brighton, but if that opportunity comes, I will try and take it. I don’t think that’s too bad ...
Spurs reportedly make decision after learning managerial appointment could cost £70m
Tottenham Hotspur have ended their interest in Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers after learning appointing him could cost them £70 million, according to The Sun. Spurs chairman Daniel Levy was keen to have the former Liverpool boss succeed Jose Mourinho after Bayern Munich pipped him to RB Leipzig manager Julian Nagelsmann. While Rodgers publicly dismissed the prospect of becoming Tottenham’s next boss, Levy was confident of finally getting his man after trying to appoint him as Harry Redknapp’s successor in 2012. However, Leicester’s expected compensation demands of £20m have put him off. While Rodgers currently earns up to £10m a season at the King Power Stadium, Spurs would need to offer a four-year deal of £12.5m-per-year to have a chance of landing him. The north London gian...
‘This is my second home’: Chelsea defender open to signing a new long-term contract
Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen has talked up the prospect of signing a new contract following his resurgence under head coach Thomas Tuchel. The Dane struggled for playing time during the first half of the campaign, but his situation changed after Tuchel replaced Frank Lampard as the manager in January. Christensen initially started on the bench under the German, but he got the chance to impress in the back three after an injury to Thiago Silva. Since Silva’s return, there have been occasions where he has played alongside the Brazilian, with Cesar Azpilicueta featuring in the right wing-back position. The Dane’s current contract with the Blues expires at the end of next season, but he has said that he is committed to the club for the long term. He told Chelseafc.com: “I’ve never doub...
Villa reportedly plotting summer move for English winger Guardiola admires
Aston Villa want to sign Burnley winger Dwight McNeil this summer and are preparing a huge bid ahead of the transfer window, according to Football Insider. The England youth international has been a key player for the Clarets over the last four campaigns, making 102 appearances and weighing in with seven goals and 16 assists. Burnley recently rewarded McNeil with a new deal that runs until 2024 with the option of another year, but that will not dissuade Villa from going after his signature. The Midlands outfit want to bolster their attacking ranks this summer in a bid to mount a stronger top-six challenge next season. Villa have largely depended on the creativity of Jack Grealish in the final third, and his injury-enforced absence has dealt a huge blow to their recent form. Dean Smith’s si...
